RN Neonatal ICU PRN Nights

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan (day one)

Paid Time Off (PTOn day one)

Retirement Programs TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks an RN for the Neonatal ICU on a PRN Nights schedule to support care and treatment under supervision of physicians and nursing leadership.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of RN experience, graduates from an approved nursing program, and maintains current RN licensure with NLC, BLS, and NRP. BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience required.
• Education: Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program.
• Licenses/Certifications: NLC nursing licensure compact, BLS, and NRP required for NSICU, MICU, SICU, NICU, CVICU, EM, Labor & Delivery, and Rapid Response Team.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents patient assessments appropriate to age (neonatal to adult as assigned).
• Develops and updates nursing plans of care in collaboration with the health-care team.
• Prioritizes interventions based on assessments and communicates changes promptly.
• Maintains adherence to hospital policies, standards of nursing practice, and documentation requirements.
• Provides education to patients and families and participates in discharge planning.

Skills

RN experience

Neonatal care

Night shifts

PRN scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree BSN

Job description

RN Neonatal ICU

PRN Nights

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

This position works under the general supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, and/or nursing leadership to provide nursing services in care and treatment of patients.

BENEFITS

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education: Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority, nursing board and

Experience: 1 year of RN experience.

Licenses and Certifications: (NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE Upon Hire and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Required for NSICU, MICU, SICU, NICU, CVICU, EM, Labor & Delivery, and Rapid Response Team Upon Hire and (NRP) NEONATAL RESUSCITATION Required for Labor & Delivery Upon Hire and

Preferred

Education: Bachelor's Degree BSN

JOB DUTIES

• Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments. All assessments take into consideration age specific criteria (children, adolescents, adults and older adults).
• Actively anticipates patients and/or patient's family needs and expectations and utilizes these in conjunction with the assessment to develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient. Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing nursing care. Maintains and utilizes competencies per unit expectation.
• Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment. Completes accurate and timely documentation of these interventions. Active coordinator of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Confers with all members of the health care team in a collaborative fashion. Shares information and observations of the patient and/or patient's family in a manner that advocates for optimal patient care.
• Appropriately prioritizes nursing interventions based upon completed assessment. Promptly identifies changes in condition as evidenced by nursing assessment, labs, x-rays, etc. Reports changes, takes follow-up action as appropriate. Actively involves patient in plan of care and keeps patient, family and/or care-giver informed.
• Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care according to the evaluation. Documents interventions and modifications to the plan of care in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adheres to appropriate hospital and/or Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways and nationally accepted standards of nursing practice. Incorporates ANA standards, into the provision of safe, quality patient care, utilizing current literature, and research.
• Practices in accordance with our Professional Practice Model "Relationship Based Care" and delivers care using our Care Delivery System "PACE" - Patient Focused, Accountable, Coordinated and Continuous and Evidence Based.
• Provides appropriate and timely answers and/or education to patients, patient's families, significant others and/or caregivers. Completes accurate and timely documentation of all education provided including discharge plan of care. Assesses competence, obtains feedback/evaluation of understanding from patient, family, significant others and/or /caregivers. Demonstrates effective communication based on individual patient needs and learning preferences.
• Welcomes and orients patient, family, significant other and/or caregiver to the unit. Encourages patient/family participation in care. Reviews personalized patient plan of care with patient/family every shift. Updates white boards accordingly and sets daily goals with patient input. Explains special diets, tests, procedures and medications in easily understood and appropriate language. Makes hourly rounds on patients and communicates when th